The Veteran's appeal was denied as his left bicep tear and surgical repair, generalized anxiety disorder, and arachnoid cyst were not service-connected or did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination results showed that the Veteran’s left shoulder flexion was to 160 degrees, which is within the range considered in the current 20 percent rating assigned. The effects of pain and limitation of motion were found to be reasonably shown by the service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left bicep tear and surgical repair, acquired psychiatric disorder (generalized anxiety disorder), arachnoid cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24080109
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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